Primary malignant thymoma in a 6-year-old boy

Although not uncommon in adults, thymomas are the least common mediastinal tumors in children. The behavior of these tumors in children is partially distinct with a much more rapid course and a poor prognosis. A symptom-free 6-year-old boy was treated for malignant thymoma detected incidentally on a...

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Published in:Japanese journal of surgery 1986-11, Vol.16 (6), p.439-442
Main Authors: Shibata, K, Koga, Y, Onitsuka, T, Karashima, S, Sawa, S, Murayama, T, Kohno, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Humans
Male
Postoperative Care
Radiography, Thoracic
Thymoma - pathology
Thymoma - radiotherapy
Thymoma - surgery
Thymus Neoplasms - pathology
Thymus Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Thymus Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Although not uncommon in adults, thymomas are the least common mediastinal tumors in children. The behavior of these tumors in children is partially distinct with a much more rapid course and a poor prognosis. A symptom-free 6-year-old boy was treated for malignant thymoma detected incidentally on a chest X-ray in a school mass examination. At operation, the tumor was found to have already invaded the surrounding tissue. Complete removal at the base of the invasive tumor is the treatment of choice.
ISSN:0047-1909
1436-2813
DOI:10.1007/BF02470612